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Rachelle Bertumen Newbie to AirBNB
20 January 2025 | 9 replies
The first thing to focus on is understanding your target guests and tailoring your property to their needs.
Chris Shon Do I need a Real Estate Tax Accountant?
28 January 2025 | 20 replies
@Chris Shon Hiring a real estate-focused tax accountant can be highly beneficial, especially if you’re new to navigating the complexities of real estate investments and LLC filings.
Melanie Baldridge What is MACRS classification?
10 January 2025 | 0 replies
When it comes to real estate, here's a general list of eligible assets and their depreciable lifespans that you should know: Residential Rental Property = 27.5 yearsThis includes any building or structure where 80% or more of its gross rental income is from residential units.That means:- Apartment buildings- Single-family rental homes- Duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes- Mobile homes (used for residential rental)- Any kind of residential lodging facility where the primary purpose is long-term rentalCommercial Property = 39 yearsThis includes non-residential properties like:-Office buildings-Retail stores and shopping centers-Warehouses-Industrial complexes-Hotels and motels that do not qualify as residential rental propertyLand Improvements = 15 yearsThese include sidewalks, roads, fencing, some landscaping, and parking lots that are separate from the building.Personal Property = 5 or 7 yearsPersonal property used in a rental activity usually has a 5 or 7-year life.This includes most furniture, appliances, carpeting and various machinery.Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) = 15 yearsGenerally, this includes any improvements made to the interior of a non-residential building after the building was placed in service, excluding elevators, enlargements, and the internal structural framework.Computers and Related Peripheral Equipment = 5 yearsVehicles = 5 yearsNote that the land itself is not depreciable.
Renee Tan How can I learn Yardi?
16 January 2025 | 9 replies
You won't be really able to find a tutor.I consider myself a Yardi expert focused on accounting.
David Robertson Hello BiggerPockets Community!
16 January 2025 | 3 replies
I’ve worked across various sectors of real estate, from residential to commercial properties, and I’ve built a solid foundation in sourcing, evaluating, and negotiating deals.Currently, I am leading R&H Capital, a division of my LLC, Property Pulse LLC, which focuses on raising capital for real estate acquisitions.
Kyle Cross Is investing with family inheritance a good idea?
6 January 2025 | 8 replies
I am a 23 year old who recently graduated from college with a business degree focusing on real estate finance and development.
Chandler Koch New Real Estate Investor in Boise Idaho - Go Broncos!
15 January 2025 | 7 replies
I just listed my last property for sale, a fourplex in Pocatello, because now I focus more on commercial RE and syndications to be a true passive investor and not deal with tenants and repairs.
Steven Moutray New to REI, Building foundation
16 January 2025 | 3 replies
.## Strategies: Flipping, BRRRR, House Hacking- **Flipping:** Focus on properties that need renovation but have good potential for resale.
Steve S. What type of locks do you use for external doors on your rentals?
25 January 2025 | 18 replies
I focus mainly on buying deals and working with partners for said deals. 
Craig Parsons To Build a Garage or not To Build a garage
18 January 2025 | 2 replies
If not, you could focus on other selling points, like the acreage or future ADU potential, but a garage would probably make the property more competitive.